Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Mary M. Smith

Mary M. Smith

Aug 14, 2017

Mary McKee Smith, 97, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 14, 2017. Mary was born in Huntersville, NC on March 5, 1920, one of 14 children, to the late John Allen McKee & Mary Hartman McKee. Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband Cephus M. “Pete” Smith & 11 siblings. She is also...

Anthony   Tapia

Anthony Tapia

Aug 12, 2017

Anthony Tapia, Jr., 84, of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 12, 2017.

Anthony Tapia, Jr. was born in PA on October 23, 1932 to the late Anthony Tapia and Helen Krawvic.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Tapia and his granddaughter, Jill VanRensalier.

He is survived by his children, Jim, Linda...

John   Krzynski

John Krzynski

Aug 10, 2017

John (Jack) Leo Krzynski died on August 10, 2017, after a brief illness.  He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 9, 1928, to Leo and Marie (Stankiewicz) Krzynski.  The family moved to Chenequa, Wisconsin, where John spent his youth.  After graduating from high school early, he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Korea for two years. ...

Kress N. Sherrill

Kress N. Sherrill

Aug 6, 2017

Kress Newton Sherrill, 89 of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 6th, 2017.  He was born on March 2, 1928 to the late Guy Newton and Lillie Thompson Sherrill.  Kress served in the US Navy for 8 years.  He also was a salesman for Jordan Graphics until his retirement in 1989. Kress was active in his church and enjoyed time...

Jerold   Hipp

Jerold Hipp

Aug 5, 2017

Jerold “Jerry” Hipp, 78, of Cornelius N.C., passed away on August 5, 2017, at his residence.  He is survived by his wife JoAnn Hipp; his son Roger Hipp (Amanda) of Mouth of Wilson, VA.; his daughter Cheryl Hipp of Surfside Beach, SC.; Misti Holland (Chris) of Fernandina Beach, FL.; Patt Robinson (Kathy) of New Palenstine, IN.; his Grandchildren, Arlie, Keelan,...

Lyle S. Madison

Lyle S. Madison

Jul 31, 2017

Lyle S. Madison, 93, of The Pines of Davidson, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017.Funeral arrangements are  pending at this time.

James P. Carter

James P. Carter

Jul 27, 2017

James P. Carter, 61, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 27, 2017.

James was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 13, 1956 to Erle P. Carter and Cynthia C. Carter.

James P. Carter is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sister, Cynthia Salatino and husband Matthew Salatino of Huntersville; and niece Elizabeth and...

Gordon S. Cook

Gordon S. Cook

Jul 27, 2017

Arrangement's are pending at this time.

John Wofford  Smith

John Wofford Smith

Jul 26, 2017

John Wofford Smith was born on July 23, 1937 to Mack and Emily Smith in Mooresville, NC.

He was raised in Salisbury, NC and moved to South Florida when he was sixteen.

He lived at Baileys Glen in Cornelius.

He served in the Army and spent time in Korea.  After the service he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical School.

...

Kenneth A. Cline

Kenneth A. Cline

Jul 26, 2017

Kenneth A. Cline, 83, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 26, 2017.

He was born on May 7, 1934 in Huntersville, NC to the late Jesse M. Cline and Amelia Wolf Cline.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Cline Spradley, infant sister, Marjorie Cline, and brother, Paul W. Cline.

Kenneth is survived...

Matilda   Ciccone

Matilda Ciccone

Jul 25, 2017

 

Matilda 'Matti' Ciccone, of Cornelius, NC. Matti Ciccone was born on September 1, 1942 in New York City. Her father's name was Stephen Petras and her mother's name was Bessie Petras.

 

She is survived by her husband Daniel J Ciccone, her loving spouse of 54 years; daughter, Denise Ciccone Hintz; sons, Daniel Ciccone and Christopher Ciccone. She is...

Justus   Wingard, Jr.

Justus Wingard, Jr.

Jul 25, 2017

  Justus J. “Jess” Wingard, Jr., age 94, died July 25, 2017 at The Pines of Davidson, NC with his family by his side. Mr. Wingard was born May 12, 1923 in Greenville, SC, and was the youngest son of the late Nancy Elizabeth Wingard and Justus Jonas Wingard. He married Mary Frances Fulk who lived in Charlotte NC on...

Anita Marie Reisser

Anita Marie Reisser

Jul 25, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Carl E. Edwards, Jr.

Carl E. Edwards, Jr.

Jul 20, 2017

Carl Eugene Edwards, 75, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 20, 2017 at Levine Dickson Hospice House. He was born June 9, 1942 in Charlotte, NC to the late Carl Edwards, Sr. and Flora G. Edwards.

He was a electrician and retired from Star Electric. He belonged to Long Creek Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Oasis Temple, and Eastern Star....

James Edward Simples, Sr.

James Edward Simples, Sr.

Jul 20, 2017

  James Edward Simples, Sr. was born on July 11, 1928 in Houston, TX to Rev. Dr. William M. Simples, Sr. and Marguerite Gee Simples. James grew up in a very large family: William Simples, Jr., Cleopatra Ruth Simples, Rosemary Stewart, Arnell Simples, Betty Jean Pillar, Carolyn Simples, Melba Simples, and Sadie Webb. He completed his education at Jack Yates...

Nancy Shields Grice

Nancy Shields Grice

Jul 18, 2017

Nancy Shields Grice, 82, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 18, 2017.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Jim Grice; and daughter, Rhonda Kerley.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Donahue (Jay); son-in-law, Jack Kerley; grand-daughter, Katy Bridges (Tony); great-grandchildren, Lilli and Skylar Bridges; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service...

Allen   Branum

Allen Branum

Jul 17, 2017

Arrangements are being handled privately by the family.

Yvonne   Taylor

Yvonne Taylor

Jul 17, 2017

Lillian “Yvonne” Arthur Taylor, 89, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 17, 2017 after a brief illness at Presbyterian Hospital Harris Hospice Unit. 

Yvonne was born February 7, 1928 in Charlotte, NC to the late Harold Broadus Arthur and Mattie Alexander Arthur of Concord, NC. 

Yvonne was a caring, selfless woman who always put other people’s needs ahead of...

James Arthur Mayes, II

James Arthur Mayes, II

Jul 14, 2017

Deacon James Arthur Mayes II Sunrise: May-26-1955, Sunset: July-14-2017

 

James Mayes was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York on May 26, 1955.

 

Father unknown and Mother was Ruth Lillian Mayes.

 

He is survived by his devoted wife Audrey E. Marcus-Mayes; his loving daughters, Nikisha Jackson-John husband Devon, John; Jamiallah C. Jackson; Jennone L Mayes and his loving...

John Lee Hall

John Lee Hall

Jul 13, 2017

John Lee Hall, 58, of Charlotte, NC, beloved father, husband, brother and friend passed away suddenly Thursday, July 13, 2017. Born May 8, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Byron Warner and Opal Gresham Hall. John graduated with a B.S. in Printing from Georgia Southern University and spent over 30 years in the Financial Printing...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Mary M. Smith

Mary M. Smith

Aug 14, 2017

Mary McKee Smith, 97, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 14, 2017. Mary was born in Huntersville, NC on March 5, 1920, one of 14 children, to the late John Allen McKee & Mary Hartman McKee. Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband Cephus M. “Pete” Smith & 11 siblings. She is also...

Anthony   Tapia

Anthony Tapia

Aug 12, 2017

Anthony Tapia, Jr., 84, of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 12, 2017.

Anthony Tapia, Jr. was born in PA on October 23, 1932 to the late Anthony Tapia and Helen Krawvic.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Tapia and his granddaughter, Jill VanRensalier.

He is survived by his children, Jim, Linda...

John   Krzynski

John Krzynski

Aug 10, 2017

John (Jack) Leo Krzynski died on August 10, 2017, after a brief illness.  He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 9, 1928, to Leo and Marie (Stankiewicz) Krzynski.  The family moved to Chenequa, Wisconsin, where John spent his youth.  After graduating from high school early, he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Korea for two years. ...

Kress N. Sherrill

Kress N. Sherrill

Aug 6, 2017

Kress Newton Sherrill, 89 of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 6th, 2017.  He was born on March 2, 1928 to the late Guy Newton and Lillie Thompson Sherrill.  Kress served in the US Navy for 8 years.  He also was a salesman for Jordan Graphics until his retirement in 1989. Kress was active in his church and enjoyed time...

Jerold   Hipp

Jerold Hipp

Aug 5, 2017

Jerold “Jerry” Hipp, 78, of Cornelius N.C., passed away on August 5, 2017, at his residence.  He is survived by his wife JoAnn Hipp; his son Roger Hipp (Amanda) of Mouth of Wilson, VA.; his daughter Cheryl Hipp of Surfside Beach, SC.; Misti Holland (Chris) of Fernandina Beach, FL.; Patt Robinson (Kathy) of New Palenstine, IN.; his Grandchildren, Arlie, Keelan,...

Lyle S. Madison

Lyle S. Madison

Jul 31, 2017

Lyle S. Madison, 93, of The Pines of Davidson, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017.Funeral arrangements are  pending at this time.

James P. Carter

James P. Carter

Jul 27, 2017

James P. Carter, 61, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 27, 2017.

James was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 13, 1956 to Erle P. Carter and Cynthia C. Carter.

James P. Carter is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sister, Cynthia Salatino and husband Matthew Salatino of Huntersville; and niece Elizabeth and...

Gordon S. Cook

Gordon S. Cook

Jul 27, 2017

Arrangement's are pending at this time.

John Wofford  Smith

John Wofford Smith

Jul 26, 2017

John Wofford Smith was born on July 23, 1937 to Mack and Emily Smith in Mooresville, NC.

He was raised in Salisbury, NC and moved to South Florida when he was sixteen.

He lived at Baileys Glen in Cornelius.

He served in the Army and spent time in Korea.  After the service he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical School.

...

Kenneth A. Cline

Kenneth A. Cline

Jul 26, 2017

Kenneth A. Cline, 83, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 26, 2017.

He was born on May 7, 1934 in Huntersville, NC to the late Jesse M. Cline and Amelia Wolf Cline.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Cline Spradley, infant sister, Marjorie Cline, and brother, Paul W. Cline.

Kenneth is survived...

Matilda   Ciccone

Matilda Ciccone

Jul 25, 2017

 

Matilda 'Matti' Ciccone, of Cornelius, NC. Matti Ciccone was born on September 1, 1942 in New York City. Her father's name was Stephen Petras and her mother's name was Bessie Petras.

 

She is survived by her husband Daniel J Ciccone, her loving spouse of 54 years; daughter, Denise Ciccone Hintz; sons, Daniel Ciccone and Christopher Ciccone. She is...

Justus   Wingard, Jr.

Justus Wingard, Jr.

Jul 25, 2017

  Justus J. “Jess” Wingard, Jr., age 94, died July 25, 2017 at The Pines of Davidson, NC with his family by his side. Mr. Wingard was born May 12, 1923 in Greenville, SC, and was the youngest son of the late Nancy Elizabeth Wingard and Justus Jonas Wingard. He married Mary Frances Fulk who lived in Charlotte NC on...

Anita Marie Reisser

Anita Marie Reisser

Jul 25, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Carl E. Edwards, Jr.

Carl E. Edwards, Jr.

Jul 20, 2017

Carl Eugene Edwards, 75, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 20, 2017 at Levine Dickson Hospice House. He was born June 9, 1942 in Charlotte, NC to the late Carl Edwards, Sr. and Flora G. Edwards.

He was a electrician and retired from Star Electric. He belonged to Long Creek Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Oasis Temple, and Eastern Star....

James Edward Simples, Sr.

James Edward Simples, Sr.

Jul 20, 2017

  James Edward Simples, Sr. was born on July 11, 1928 in Houston, TX to Rev. Dr. William M. Simples, Sr. and Marguerite Gee Simples. James grew up in a very large family: William Simples, Jr., Cleopatra Ruth Simples, Rosemary Stewart, Arnell Simples, Betty Jean Pillar, Carolyn Simples, Melba Simples, and Sadie Webb. He completed his education at Jack Yates...

Nancy Shields Grice

Nancy Shields Grice

Jul 18, 2017

Nancy Shields Grice, 82, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 18, 2017.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Jim Grice; and daughter, Rhonda Kerley.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Donahue (Jay); son-in-law, Jack Kerley; grand-daughter, Katy Bridges (Tony); great-grandchildren, Lilli and Skylar Bridges; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service...

Allen   Branum

Allen Branum

Jul 17, 2017

Arrangements are being handled privately by the family.

Yvonne   Taylor

Yvonne Taylor

Jul 17, 2017

Lillian “Yvonne” Arthur Taylor, 89, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 17, 2017 after a brief illness at Presbyterian Hospital Harris Hospice Unit. 

Yvonne was born February 7, 1928 in Charlotte, NC to the late Harold Broadus Arthur and Mattie Alexander Arthur of Concord, NC. 

Yvonne was a caring, selfless woman who always put other people’s needs ahead of...

James Arthur Mayes, II

James Arthur Mayes, II

Jul 14, 2017

Deacon James Arthur Mayes II Sunrise: May-26-1955, Sunset: July-14-2017

 

James Mayes was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York on May 26, 1955.

 

Father unknown and Mother was Ruth Lillian Mayes.

 

He is survived by his devoted wife Audrey E. Marcus-Mayes; his loving daughters, Nikisha Jackson-John husband Devon, John; Jamiallah C. Jackson; Jennone L Mayes and his loving...

John Lee Hall

John Lee Hall

Jul 13, 2017

John Lee Hall, 58, of Charlotte, NC, beloved father, husband, brother and friend passed away suddenly Thursday, July 13, 2017. Born May 8, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Byron Warner and Opal Gresham Hall. John graduated with a B.S. in Printing from Georgia Southern University and spent over 30 years in the Financial Printing...